Tips to get started:

• Give the audience accurate, authoritative information that is well-organized and properly cited.
  
  
• Use simple, neutral backgrounds; these are best for readability.
  
  
• Limit the lines of text on a slide.  Edit for wordiness.  Use direct language.
   
  
• Include clip art sparingly.  Graphics should contribute information to the presentation. 
  
  
• Allow time for questions after the presentation. 
  
  
• Run the spell checker.
  
  
• Check the room and equipment before the presentation.
  
  
• Practice the talk until the delivery is smooth.
  
  
• Provide meaningful narration—don't read the entire talk from the slides.  Slides are only visual cues.
  
  
  

At left is a list of links to resources for further developing powerful and professional medical presentations.